Insect in Central NJ

krambo
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Insect in Central NJ Nov 12, 2015 6:33:40 GMT -8

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Post by krambo on Nov 12, 2015 6:33:40 GMT -8

Good morning board. Found an insect that I have never seen before (see picture). Would appreciate any guidance on identification. Thank you in advance!

Location: Central NJ, USA
Time and date: Early afternoon, Oct 31st
Size: Large...about an inch and a half long
Other: Two were found in close proximity to each other (within 5 feet).

rjb
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Insect in Central NJ Nov 12, 2015 7:09:47 GMT -8

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Post by rjb on Nov 12, 2015 7:09:47 GMT -8

That is a blister beetle, family Meloidae. The genus is Meloe. There are about 6 species in the general area and it is easiest to ID using the males. I think yours is a female. Maybe someone familiar with Meloe can ID it to species from your photo, but not me.
Or you can try Bugguide.net.
Rick

Last Edit: Nov 12, 2015 7:19:04 GMT -8 by rjb

krambo New Member Posts: 5	Insect in Central NJ Nov 12, 2015 7:30:39 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krambo on Nov 12, 2015 7:30:39 GMT -8 That was quick! Thank you. I will do some research now...

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